MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,896 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm in place,, and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive minor leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
advance travel, handbrake lever
both wing mirrors, slightly loose
recommend wax oil underside of vehicle
vehicle in "excellent" condition for age
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn very slight play (2.2.2 (b))
both wing mirrors slightly loose
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn very slight play (2.2.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))
both wing mirrors slightly loose
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm in place (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak minor ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn very slight (2.1.2c)
vehicle in "excellent" condition for age
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm in place (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak minor ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn very slight (2.1.2c)
vehicle in "excellent" condition for age
Steering column top bearing slightly worn very slight (2.1.2c)
advise handbrake travel
vehicle in " Excellent" condition
very slight play in steering rack,
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
advise, handbrake travel
slight play in steering rack
slight play in steering rack mounting bushes
vehicle in "excellent" condition for age
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
advise, handbrake travel
slight play in steering rack
slight play in steering rack mounting bushes
vehicle in "excellent" condition for age
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
both dip beam headlamp images and outputs slightly deminished
general vehicle condition "excellent"
very slight play in steering rack
n/s rear wheel bearing is starting to sound slightly rough
How Reliable is the Triumph Vitesse?
Based on 19,131 MOT tests across 2,177 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GLE 698J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1971 Triumph Vitesse models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 52,104 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Triumph Vitesse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 825 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GLE 698J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Vitesse typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Vitesse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GLE 698J registered?
GLE 698J is a 1971 Triumph Vitesse, first registered on 21 April 1971.
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